We loved the place. We arrived very early in the morning and were almost by ourselves. The shops and restaurants were still closed so we hiked to Tsumago, took the bus back to Magome and the stroll the enchanting post town

Explore Historic Towns, Walk among traditional wooden houses, teahouses and shops in Magome and Tsumago. Savor Nature, Experience the beauty of the Japanese countryside as you hike through woodlands, bamboo groves and rice paddies. Walk the Historic Trails, take a trip back in time by walking along stone-paved paths from the Edo period that are still in use today. It is about a 10 km hike, a medium difficulty trail. Don't forget to ring the bells to keep the bears away during the hike ☺️

Little village with historical scenery and beautiful historical feeling. There is a hiking 🥾 path from Magome to Tsumago (8 km), which was wonderful experience.

Famous post town along the Nakasendo road. ℹ️ Great information center with friendly staff and brochures. Get a stamp for your souvenir book, too! 🥟 Great food stalls, including regional specialties. 🌰 Chestnuts are huge in this area, so try the chestnut soft serve. Also try the stuffed buns (called Oyaki) that are a specialty. 🛍️ Lots of souvenir shopping. Magome-juku is different from some other postal towns (like Nakatsugawa) in that it's purely running on tourism. So, great place for souvenirs (go somewhere else if you want to see locals!) 🚍 You can take a bus from Nakatsugawa, stop is at the train station . 🚶‍♀️If you want a really fun adventure, walk from Nakatsugawa! (And put your bag in a coin locker at the station) It's about 2 hours along the Nakasendo, is well signposted. 🚻 Many well-marked, clean toilets 🥾 If you're hiking the Nakasendo, I can't recommend it enough! Although the Magome to Tsumago portion is the famous part, there's so much more to it! ❗ I've created a public list for recommended Nakasendo spots, check it out.

Although not as large scale as Narai-juku, Magome-juku feels more picturesque with its gently sloping cobblestone street, functioning water mills, and beautiful mountain range as the backdrop. It is a popular point along the Nakasendo Trail that connects to Tsumago-juku. There are several free resting spots along the street, with souvenir shops and restaurants throughout. We tried the Hida beef croquette and bun, both were delicious. The chestnut ice cream was also a pleasant treat. We parked at a free parking lot near two large souvenir stores, which was a convenient starting point for exploring the area.

This is a great place to visit. There's a brilliant hike of 8km to Tsumago, but beware! The last bus back leaves at 16.40. Magome has lots of charming houses, restaurants and shops, but be careful as they all close at 17.00. There is nothing open after that!

Lovely old Japanese town although a bit touristy. We started our half day walk on the Nakasendo trail here.

A very beautiful village where history and nature come together. A nice experience, but unfortunately, as a tourist you mostly need cash, cards are not accepted in many shops.

Loved the walk from Magome to Tsumago - the first 3km are straight up, around 10 to 12%…then you descend along streams and rivers. Very beautiful and highly recommended. It’s 8km however there is an optional extension to the waterfalls which is 3.5km one way…so you could get 15km of hiking if you wished.

The End of the Road: Nostalgic Quiet in Tsumago-juku ​The arrival at Tsumago-juku was the highlight of completing the charming hike from Magome. After hours of walking the ancient forest paths of the Nakasendo, the main restored street, with its traditional wooden houses, offered a welcome and peaceful respite. ​However, as the day drew to a close, it seemed the ancient village entered a state of slumber. The quiet was absolute, yet the options were limited: most shops and galleries that operate during the day had closed their doors, with only a few lights shining behind the madobe (windows). ​For the weary travelers, the challenge shifted from walking to logistics: finding a hot meal before the return bus arrived. With a very limited service menu, only a small variety of places remained open—perhaps a humble Ocha-ya (teahouse) serving a final bowl of noodles, or a small shop selling the sweet and satisfying local delicacy, Gohei Mochi. ​These are precisely the moments when one experiences Tsumago-juku most authentically: not as a tourist destination, but as a quiet, tranquil village. The wait for the bus, facing the ancient wooden houses under the shifting evening sky, becomes a moment of reflection and serenity, where the taste of hot Miso and the murmur of the nearby river mark the successful end of the historical adventure.

A trip to remember. We took the roughly 4h30min long Nakasendo Trail from Nakatsugawa to Tsumago-juku and it left us speachless. The Ochiai cobblestone path felt like magic out of a Ghibli movie and the well preserved edo houses of Magome & Tsumago led the way into a journey theough time. We‘ve stayed at the Masushiroya Ryokan and had a fantastic time and food there. The nightime lantern walk was my personal favorite! #TrustmeIamGerman

We wish we had spent more time there! Beautiful and has a very helpful tourism office. (They even helped us find vegan-friendly accommodations.) Delightful coffee shop that sells local art. A great town for nature and buying souvenirs that are NOT made in China.

Nestled about 250km south of Tokyo, hidden in the Nagiso mountain ranges lays the historic village of Tsumago-juku, with records dating back to 1640, it is said this village is much older, it is a preserved historic site and a total charm and honor to walk these streets.

Part of the Nakesendo trail where there are a few shops opened along the trail selling traditional crafts. Most of the original structures we're maintained. A bit of ascend but definitely worth the walk. Like walking through the past.

Thought there was going to be a tour. We planned our afternoon to come here. It seems to just be a gift shop now. The bread was really good and staff nice.

One of my most favorite buffet lunch restaurants which serves a lot of kinds of vegetable dishes. Need reservation in advance, or you might miss it.

Great place to visit for fresh tasty variety of food. It does have a theme of Chicory.

The food of the restaurant is very tasty and healthy...it feels like home

(Translated by Google) I went there and bought some! The "Kurikinton Fresh Bread" I bought at a kiosk a few days ago was pretty good. I had been planning a trip to Ena and had always wanted to visit Chikori Village. These two ideas combined, so I decided to visit for the first time. [Exterior/Interior, etc.] - A factory-attached store. Plenty of parking. - Inside is a souvenir shop and buffet restaurant. - They were just serving freshly baked "Kurikinton Fresh Bread," and there was a line. It's a very popular shop. [Purchase] - Boxed Kurikinton Fresh Bread, ¥2,100 [Review] - Freshly baked bread is best if you're eating it right away. Apparently, the boxed (oxygen-free packaging) is recommended for takeaway. I chose the boxed version. -When I got home, I ate the bread right after opening it, and it was fluffy and moist with the hot water, and the flavor of the chestnut paste and butter was delicious. (Original) さっそく現地行って買ってきました！ 数日前、キオスクで買った「栗きんとん生食パン」がけっこううまかった。 もともと恵那旅行を計画していたこと、ちこり村へ行きたいと思っていたこと。 思いが合体して、今回初訪問してみた。 【外観・内装等】 ・工場併設型店舗。駐車場はたくさん確保されている。 ・なかは土産物店とブッフェレストランが一緒に入っている。 ・ちょうど焼きたて「栗きんとん生食パン」が提供されていて、行列ができていた。超人気店。 【購入】 ・栗きんとん生食パン 箱入り ￥2,100 【感想】 ・すぐに食べるなら焼きたて。持ち帰るなら箱入り（脱酸素包装）がおすすめらしい。私は箱入りをチョイス。 ・帰宅後開封直後のパンをいただきましたが、湯種でふんわりしっとり、栗きんとんとバターの風味がよきでした。

(Translated by Google) This is a roadside station-like place where you can purchase local specialties. There was a shochu brewery, chestnut kinton tastings, and the opportunity to try cracking macadamia nuts. It was a great place with lots of fun and cheerful staff. It seems you can find almost all of Nakatsugawa's specialties here. I was interested in the chestnut kinton fresh bread, but gave up due to itinerary constraints! I was able to buy some shochu for a friend who loves alcohol. (Original) 地元の名産品などが購入できる道の駅みたいなところ。 焼酎に醸造蔵があったり、栗きんとんの試食があったり、マカダミアナッツの殻割体験ができたり、いろいろ楽しめてスタッフさんも明るく元気で良いお店でした。 ここに来れば中津川の名産品はほとんど揃いそう。 栗きんとん生食パンが気になったが、旅程の都合上断念！お酒好きな友人に焼酎を購入できました。

(Translated by Google) It's best to make a reservation for the chestnut kinton "nama" bread. It's not available in the afternoon. I ate it at the cafe. Takeaway is lined up in the morning, so you can buy it. You have to line up for freshly baked bread. It's on the right side as you enter. The line for breakfast is on the left. They also have premium nama bread. If you want that, get a numbered ticket. It's quite a long line. Be prepared and go first thing in the morning. The first one is baked from 9:40. The premium one is baked at 10:00. (Original) 栗きんとん「生」食パンは予約した方が良いです。午後は買えません。私はカフェで食べました。朝だと持ち帰り用が並んでるので買えます。焼きたては、並びます。入口入って右側です。左はモーニングの列です。プレミアム生食パンもあります。それが欲しい場合は整理券貰いましょう。結構な列です。覚悟して朝イチで行きましょう。一番目は9:40～焼き上がります。プレミアムは10:00焼き上がりです。

(Translated by Google) The historical museum is essential to learning about Naegi Castle. You can really appreciate the splendor of Naegi Castle from above. It's Japan's Machu Picchu. Recommended. (Original) 苗木城を知る為には欠かせないのが史料館なんです。その上で見る苗木城の素晴らしさの実感が湧いてきます。日本のマチュピチュですよ。推薦します。

(Translated by Google) This historical museum is located right next to the ruins of Naegi Castle. There is also a fee for parking here. As I was short on time I didn't go inside this time, so I just got out of the car and quickly stamped my car with the "Continued Top 100 Castles of Japan" stamp and left, and parking was free. They also sold three types of castle stamps. (Original) 苗木城跡からすぐの史料館。 駐車場はこちらも有料です。 時間がなかったため今回は入館はせず、車から降りて続日本100名城のスタンプだけをパパっと押して帰れば、駐車場代は無料でした。 ご城印も3種類販売していましたよ～。

(Translated by Google) Parking is charged at 500 yen per hour, but if you enter the museum, you can get a 200 yen discount coupon. The must-see at this museum is the diorama of Naegi Castle. Climb the castle with Naegi Castle in mind! There were also other interesting exhibits, such as the origins of the Toyama clan. The story of the anti-Buddhist movement in this area was very interesting. I think it's a must-see if you go to Naegi Castle. (Original) 駐車場は有料で1時間500円ですが、こちらの資料館に入場すると200円割引券をもらえました。この資料館で見るべきものは何と言っても苗木城のジオラマでしょう。在りし日の苗木城を頭に入れて登城しましょう！他にも遠山氏の成り立ちなど興味深い展示がありました。この地域の廃仏毀釈の話とか興味深ったですよ。苗木城に行くなら必見の場所かと思います。

(Translated by Google) The last time I visited Naegi Castle ruins, I was pressed for time and couldn't visit, so this time I was able to achieve my goal. Photography was only allowed inside the museum. For a museum of this nature, there were many exhibits on display as reference materials. I learned a lot. (Original) 前回苗木城趾を訪問した際は時間に追われて訪問出来なかったので、今回は目標が達成できました。 館内で撮影できるのは僅かのみ。 こういった資料館にしては多くの展示物が資料として飾られています。勉強になりました。

(Translated by Google) October 12, 2025 This is a museum about Naegi Castle and the Toyama clan. Even though I've been able to visit the nearby area, I've never been able to climb the castle, but I finally did! I recommend checking out the museum as preparation before climbing the castle. Don't forget that the JAF discount applies to admission fees, and parking fees are also discounted when you enter the museum, so imagine what it was like back then as you climb the castle. (Original) 2025年10月12日 苗木城と遠山氏についての資料館です。 近隣には行けてもなかなか登城出来ずにいましたが、やっと登城出来ました！ 登城前準備として資料館を観て行かれることをオススメします。 入場料はJAF割がききますのでお忘れなく、入館すると駐車料金も割引になるので、当時を想像しながら登って下さい。

(Translated by Google) Luckily, it was a free admission day! It's a small museum, but the staff's polite service made me feel their love for the museum and the local community. I've been to lots of museums and archives, but this kind of attitude is important. I answered a quiz and even received a commemorative card. Thank you very much. (Original) 入館無料デーでした、ラッキー！ 小さい史料館ですが、丁寧な対応から館員さんの史料館に対する愛、地域に対する愛を感じました。博物館や資料館はたくさん行ってますが、こういう気持ちは大事ですよね。 クイズに答えて、記念カードも貰っちゃいました。ありがとうございます。

(Translated by Google) I parked my bike in the free parking lot here and walked. The weather was nice and I got drenched in sweat. 💦 (Original) ここの無料駐車場にバイクを止めて歩きました。 天気良くて汗だくになりました💦

Excellent historic landmark worth the hike or bus ride from Nakatsugawa. Great views of the surrounding countryside with interesting information regarding the period and development of the castle. We arrived late morning on a Saturday during Summer and it wasn’t very busy. Public amenities are available and clean

It's about an hour's walk from Nakatsugawa Railway Station. From the station head north and take the road bridge across the Kiso River. Then immediately turn sharp left and walk down the footpath to the quiet minor road and follow it west along the north bank of the river. After a few hundred metres and a sharp left bend you'll see a sign in English for Naegi Castle Ruins. Hike for about 20 mins up to the ruins.

Not much of a castle is left, but the view is beautiful and it’s fun to imagine the castle that was once there. 1/24/2024 update It snowed so I decided to check out the view from the castle after work and it was GORGEOUS. After admiring the view and playing in the snow, I got a hot drink from the vending machine in the parking lot and warmed up my freezing hands 😁

A fantastic site for a castle. Panoramic views over the valley in which Nakatsugawa lies, views over the Kiso and Agi rivers. So an important landmark for the local Lord to control. The castle and surrounding buildings are gone. We can create and build beauty on our rich world. Then time, ignorance, anger and sometimes greed wears them down. The walk up from the Kiso river is worthwhile. It's not listed on Google maps. However it offers a winding trek to the north gate.

Really nice ruins a with some beautiful bamboo hikes around. Love it and recommend

Been here twice now, we walked from Nakatsugawa Station - a fair walk but pretty beautiful... walked along the river to a path up the back of the mountain, a fair climb up but great exercise :) the place itself has GORGEOUS views towards Nakatsugawa and the surrounding peaks. I'm sure there are bus services to the peak if you're not up for the walk and climb, either way i love this lookout!

Ruin on top of a mountain. Only the foundations remain. There is a viewing platform on top from where the surrounding mountain range can be seen. The hike up the mountain is steep and it takes around 40 minutes to get there from the Nakatsugawa station in a fast pace. There are multiple signs explaining which parts of the castle were formerly here, however they are only in Japanese but QR Codes to an English explanation is provided.

The food was amazing, being vegetarian its pretty hard to find any vegetarian food in the cities let alone all the way out here! Organic, delicious.. we stumbled upon this all you can eat buffet while driving past. I deffinately recommend this to anyone! Best food in Japan!

Soooooo delicious!!! Lots of choices of both traditional and original tastes dishes made from local organic vegetables. I wish there was such a place near home 😍

(Translated by Google) I went for the breakfast menu, which is only available on weekends and holidays. I usually can't come here because of work, so I took a day off just for this! I wish they'd open on weekdays too! You can choose rice or bread for 600 yen (750 yen for rice with salmon). The rice is all-you-can-eat, and you can choose one bread from the bakery section for under 230 yen. The salad bar, drinks, miso soup, soup, and stir-fried vegetables are all-you-can-eat! You're limited to one boiled egg per person. Wow, this is a bargain. It's so popular, it's no wonder it gets so crowded. The salad bar has a wide selection of sprouts. I used to dislike pea sprouts, but thanks to this place, I can now eat them. I also tried the chikori, which was slightly bitter and seemed healthy. The lunch buffet I saw as I was leaving looked really delicious, so I decided to go back for lunch later. It's around 2000 yen until August, and a little more expensive from September to December. Is it because it's chestnut season? It was very crowded, even though it was a weekday. I'm not sure if it was because of summer vacation or just normal, but it might be a good idea to make a reservation. And because it was so busy, there was a one-hour limit. The seats were cramped for two people. Huh? An hour for lunch? I wish I could have eaten more slowly, but it was cheap, so I won't complain (or at least I'm complaining). Okay, I have to hurry and get it! I went to check out the food, and there were a lot of vegetable-based dishes! There were so many varieties, and I wanted to try them all, so I tried a little bit of each, even some vegetables I'm not a big fan of, but everything was delicious.♪ Wow, a cooking method like this! I'm thinking about trying it at home. I went four times, but I couldn't try all the varieties! What a shame! Even in an hour, it was quite a lot to eat. The watermelon was incredibly sweet and delicious. It's quite far from my house, so I can't go there often, but I'd like to go again on a drive. (Original) 土日祝限定のモーニングを食べに行きました いつも仕事で来られないのでこれのために休みを取って来ました！ぜひ平日もやってほしいです！ 600円でご飯かパン選べて（ご飯に鮭付けると750円）ご飯は食べ放題、パンはベーカリーコーナーで230円以下のパンを１つ選べます そしてサラダバー、ドリンク、味噌汁とスープ、野菜炒めが食べ放題！ ゆで卵は１人１つまで いや、破格です。そら人気ですわ、そら混雑しますわ サラダバーはスプラウト系が豊富で、豆苗苦手だったのですがここのおかげで食べられる様になりました ちこりもはじめましてでしたが、ほんのり苦くて身体に良さそう そして去り際に見たランチバイキングがとても美味しそうだったので後日ランチにもうかがいました 8月までは2000円位で、９月〜１２月まではちょっとだけ高いみたい。栗の時期だから？ 平日なのにとても混雑していて、夏休み中だからか普段からなのか分かりませんが予約して行ったほうが良いかも そして混雑してるからか１時間制限でした。２人だと席も狭いです えー？ランチで１時間んん〜？もっとゆっくり食べたいなー、と思ったけど安いので文句は言うまい（言ってる） さ、急いで取って来なきゃ！と料理を見に行くと野菜中心の料理がいっぱい！ とにかく種類が多く、全種類食べたいので１種類ちょっとづつ、ちょっと苦手な野菜も食べてみたけど何を食べても美味しかったです♪ わー、こんな調理法が！家でもやってみよーとか思ったり ４ターン行きましたが全種類制覇ならず！無念！ １時間でもなかなか食べられました スイカがとにかく甘くて美味しかったです 我が家からかなり遠いのでしょっちゅえは行けないですが、またドライブがてら行きたいです

(Translated by Google) It's so popular that when I called to make a reservation a week in advance, I was told they were already full. I heard that online reservations through E-Park would open the same day from 9:00, so I prepared for the day. However, E-Park still wasn't working after 9:00, so I called. Apparently there was a system glitch, and they called me back and took another number. So, I was seated in order. However, the queue wasn't particularly smooth, and it took about 10 minutes to get a seat. The menu features a wide variety of vegetable-based side dishes, all of which looked delicious, making it hard to choose. Since so many customers enter the restaurant at the same time, it took a long time to get the side dishes. I think it would be smoother if they had a designated entrance for the side dishes. It took about 30 minutes for the side dish, rice dish, and drink corners to be fully lined up. Since the restaurant's name is Chikori Village, I decided to try some chikori. It was fresh, somewhere between Chinese cabbage and lettuce, and very delicious with no strong flavor. The other side dishes were also quite simple in flavor, which was nice. I ended up feeling more full than I expected, and unfortunately only managed to eat about 70% of what I had planned to eat... I wish there had been fewer people, which is a bit selfish of me. The service over the phone was great, so I'm giving it a higher star! (Original) 大人気で1週間前に予約をしようと電話をしたところ、既に予約枠がいっぱいとの事…ネット予約のEパークだと同日の9時から予約できると聞き、当日に備えました。しかし9時過ぎてもEパークが使えずお電話してみたところ、システム不具合らしく折り返しのお電話を頂きさらに番号を取っていただけました。なので順番に案内してもらえました。 ただ順番案内があまりスムーズとはいえず、席に着くまでに10分ほどかかりました。 メニューは野菜中心のおかずがたくさん、どれも美味しそうで目移りしまくります。一斉にたくさんのお客さんが入店するため、おかずを取るのにとても時間がかかります。おかずに並ぶ入口を決めた方がスムーズなのではと思いました。おかずのコーナー、ご飯もののコーナー、ドリンクコーナー一通り並べるまでに30分くらいかかりました。 ちこり村という名前なのでちこりをいただきます。フレッシュで白菜とレタスの間みたいな、くせもなくてとてもおいしい。他のかおかずも割と素朴なお味でよかったです。 思った以上にお腹にたまって、食べようと思ってた7割くらいしか食べられず無念…… もうちょっと人が少なめならもっといいな、とワガママな感想です。 お電話での対応がとてもよかったので星高めです！

(Translated by Google) I had the breakfast! Rice! Fresh vegetables! Drink! ¥600 It was delicious! I added salmon for an additional ¥150, but it felt so cheap! I felt like it would have been a better deal without the salmon! (Original) モーニングを頂きました! ご飯! 野菜新鮮！ ドリンク！ ￥６００ 美味しく頂きました! ＋￥１５０　追加で 鮭を頂きましたが　安ぽい！ 鮭無しの方が　お得感ある様な気がしました!

(Translated by Google) All the dishes are delicious. They are homemade? They also have some unique dishes. The standard time limit is 60 minutes, but it's not strict. The staff will explain the time limit during the initial introduction. The staff will guide you to your seat. Payment can be made in cash or with PayPay. (Original) どの料理もおいしいです。手作り？で珍しい料理もあります。 基本、60分制ですが、厳密ではありません。最初の案内にスタッフから時間の説明はありました。 席はスタッフに案内されます。 支払いは現金かPayPayです。

(Translated by Google) The selection gradually decreases after lunchtime, so I recommend going as early as possible. All the vegetables are absolutely delicious. The menu mainly consists of the sort of home-cooked meals you'd often see, but it's completely different from making it at home. It felt like I was sampling each household's starting lineup of side dishes. The salad was so delicious I had a second helping three times. The menu mainly consists of vegetable side dishes, but they also have small amounts of fried fish and chicken. The roll cakes and cream puffs, which are probably baked in the bakery corner inside the store, are also very tasty. The time limit is a short 60 minutes, so it's not the kind of atmosphere where you can leisurely savor a meal, but if you want to fill your stomach with healthy and delicious food, this is the place to go. (Original) 昼を過ぎると徐々に品数が少なくなるので、なんとか早い時間に行くのがおすすめ。 野菜全般が美味しすぎます。 割と家庭料理でよく見るようなメニューが中心ですが、家で作るのと全然違います。 各家庭のスタメンおかずをつまみ食いしてるような感覚。 サラダが美味しくて3回おかわりしました。 野菜のおかずが中心ですが、魚のフライや唐揚げなども少しづつあります。 おそらく店内のベーカリーコーナーで焼いてるであろう、ロールケーキやシュークリームなどもとっても美味しいです。 制限時間は短めの60分なので、ゆっくりご飯を味わう雰囲気ではありませんが、健康的で美味しいものをおなかいっぱい食べたい時にぜひ。

Nice local handmade soba . We tried the vegetable soba , the chicken soba and the cold soba with yam . The Gohei mochi rice cake was different with the rice texture still evident but the seasoning was spot on . It’s one of the better ones I have eaten .

I visited this restaurant in the mid summer 2023. Atmosphere inside is calm and air conditioned. I ordered lunch menu which is cold Soba and Gohei mochi. Noddle stiffness is good and taste of soba soup is deep. Gohei mochi smells increase appetite, miso taste is elevated with sesame. Staff were kind and polite, it was really good break under strong sunshine.

🍜 We stopped here for a lovely homemade meal. Everything was delicious and the staff was sooo nice!!

Finally got to try the gohei mochi and it is totally IT. This place sells good soba too. Personally I do not like soba, but the soba here has the bite I like.. as if you are eating AL dente pasta.. In the midst of the beautiful buildings... heaven

Authentic and friendly and not touristy. I tried both the hot chicken soba and the cold one in Japanese yam. Both are excellent. Personally I prefer soba served in cold.

Rustic resturant with great food. Not pictured but the Soba and gohei mochi lunch set was the pick of the bunch. Friendly service with English menus.

This is genuinely one of the best meals we had in a month in Japan - not fussy, not expensive, just completely delicious with lovely service

Food was decent, very tradionally Japanese. Atomsphere also fit the vibe, good for English (has English menus) and access from the train/bus station.

I had the tempura soba, it was delicious. Friendly service as well and right near the station.

Found this little gem when most other lunch venues had already closed, 5/5 for service, presentation and flavour! The tonkatsu set is amazing.

Nice place near train station. Tonkatsu was really tasty. Thank you!

Food was really good and price was very cheap, took the tonkatsudon.

Japanese old style "donburi & soba" restaurant. Very normal.

Nostalgic Place with High Quality Food!

I went with my 10yo and 8yo kids, and they were so excited to get so many beautiful gems! Staff people were all so kind as well. There are some covered lunch spaces outside, so you can bring in lunch to enjoy. We fully enjoyed the activities and the experiences!

Very cool trouist attraction, the kids can find nice stones in the water stone search. Cool maze under the Egyptian pyramid. Lots of other cool activities over in the big shed Highly recommended, return discounts available too.

It looks like this site used to be, or perhaps still is a type of quarry, but cleverly re-purposed into a fun and interactive museum about stones, mining and geology. Kids and adults alike can try pansifting for gold, silver or gem stones, treasure hunting with metal detectors, and exploring the maze at the bottom of a large stone pyramid.

It’s ok. Nothing special or super interesting to be honest. You’ll get some cool photos of the pyramid and there’s a maze inside that’ll keep kids busy for 15 mins. There’s also some fossilised dinosaur poo. You can pick out various kinds of gems/rocks/stones/minerals from sand and keep them. There is also a gallery there but not much on display we we went. And some old fashioned toilet seats.

Great place for kids. My 2 year old was scared of the underground maze but my 7 year old loved it. Loved sifting through small stones in their rock pools looking for "diamonds" too!

Google maps said it was open, but it was closed.

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Exposition and architecture are very nice. Even if it is a small museum, it is a must do experience in Ena. The people working here are so kind, and they will guide you through the experience of making your own print.

Fantastic little museum where you can try printing ukiyo-e! There are two exhibition rooms, a video area (in English) and an area where you can try your hand at printing. The gift shop has a wide selection. With professional reproduction from the Adachi foundation being a highlight!

Absolutely fantastic little art gallery. I was so grateful that the wood block printing process was explained in English, too. I just wish the explanatory texts for each picture had been translated as well. The educational videos were also very informative. Even though I am a fully grown adult, I still enjoyed the opportunity to make my very own wood block print in the gallery and though it is far from perfect, I will take it home with me and treasure it.

Fantastic museum! Very interactive, you get to expirament and make your own paintings, great guides inside help you through the process, have an English film about the special process of curving and printing, and a lovely gallery of the beautiful paintings (: highly recommended!

A small, excellent museum with many beautiful wood block prints. The best bit is the interactive part where you make your own prints- maybe the best interactive exhibit I’ve been to in a museum!

Great insight into Hiroshige's woodblock prints. Another culture, another world. Must see in Ena. No photos of his prints allowed but you can use your phone to translate 👍

Excellent exhibition on stops along the Kyoto to Edo post route..... Don't forget to have a go at making your own print!

Peaceful shrine in a quite town. Worth a look if you are in the area

Absolutely beautiful x

(Translated by Google) Hello, I'm a YouTuber who traveled around Japan (my name is Junjun) 😋 Killing time by adjusting time The Seven Lucky Gods are impressively large Come to think of it, when I go to the public bath, I often see old men with bellies like that What the heck I had enough time anyway Cheers with water (Original) はいどうも日本一周旅したYoutubeやってる（名前はジュンジュン）です😋 暇つぶしにて時間調整 七福神は見事なサイズで そういや銭湯行くとあんな腹したおっさんよく見かけるな なんまいだぶ とかく十分過ごせたさ 水で乾杯

(Translated by Google) The parking lot is small and the roads are narrow. The shrine is also small. When there are few people, you can worship at your own pace. I hope I win the lottery. (Original) 駐車場は狭いし、道も狭いです。神社もこじんまりしています。　人が少ないとゆっくり参拝できます。　宝くじ当たるといいな。

(Translated by Google) I bought a lucky charm and a wooden item to hold lottery tickets. Apparently this place is said to bring good fortune in terms of increasing your financial luck! (Original) お守りと木製の宝くじを立てかけられる品を買い求めました。此処はかなり金運アップの御利益が有るそうな！

(Translated by Google) This was my second visit. Last time, I went with my family and my dog, but this time the shrine was located five minutes from the home of a client who had their car deodorized, disinfected, and cleaned. I couldn't resist going. I went with my assistant manager. It was a weekday, so we had the place to ourselves. The "ki" (energy) was very good, and it soothed my mind and body. I expressed my gratitude and headed home. I was drawn to Izumo Fukutoku Shrine and felt happy. Thank you. I'm so grateful. (Original) 2回目の参拝です。前回は家族と愛犬で、今回は車内消臭除菌洗浄の依頼主宅から5分の場所に神社がありました。これは行かない手はありません。アシスタントマネージャーと共に参拝しました。平日ということもあり、貸し切りでした。「氣」がとても良くて、心身が癒されました。日頃の感謝を伝え、帰路につきました。出雲福徳神社さんに引き寄せられて、幸せな気分になれました。ありがとうございます。感謝。

(Translated by Google) I got a little lost, but I arrived safely and was able to worship. (Original) 若干迷いましたが無事に到着して参拝することが出来ました🎵

I could’ve sat here all day and all night. Possibly one of the nicest views I’ve ever seen. Oh my goodness, come and sit here and watch the world go by.

Observation deck in Magome. If you start hiking from Magome towards Tsumago you'll pass by this deck shortly after the start. Make sure to stop by and soak in the beauty of the mountainous terrain. I don't recall seeing binoculars placed there so maybe you can bring one along with you. I had mine in my backpack but forgot to use it 😆.

Nice view at the top of Magome-juku. A bit steep but its worth it. Mt Ena & the town below scenery view!

Lovely observatory to see the city from up top. Great spot for watching sunset as well.

Magome is a small village along the Nakasendo hiking path. It is such a charming, delightful place that you will want to stay longer. Traditional old houses, lodges, and coffee shops. This place was a delight.

Fantastic sight. The town is pretty. We did Nakasendo trail and it was a good fun.

A must visit if you happen to be sightseeing at Magome, the Edo period post town. A beautiful view of the valley and Magome in the corner. Especially on a sunny day it's really quite stunning

I’m not a huge fan of soba. But I really enjoy my cold soba at Keiseian. Noodles is a bit chewy which I’d prefer, vegetables are fresh with grated Japanese yam. It’s so tasty

Delicious Soba! I had the hot soba with fish and it was so delicious. Warm and filling, there is a hot tea dispenser right at the table so you can enjoy this warm pit stop before or after your hike

Located at almost the end of the village. A short walk distance from a bus stop (not the main bus stop). A family type of buckwheat soba eating house, simple decoration but comfortable Japanese table. At the entrance, there is a grinding machine. English menu not available. The wild vegetables and mushrooms soba was hot and delicious.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Keiseian and indulging in their delectable cold soba. I must say, the experience was nothing short of fantastic. From the quality of the food to the warm hospitality, this place truly made my day, especially during my visit to the charming town of Magome-juku. The cold soba I ordered was absolutely delightful. The noodles were perfectly cooked, firm yet tender, and had a satisfying texture. Each bite was accompanied by a refreshing burst of flavors that left me craving for more. What made the experience even better was the fact that they offered complimentary tea, and to my delight, they had sobacha, my personal favorite. The combination of the flavorful soba and the comforting sobacha tea made for an unforgettable meal. Aside from the culinary delights, Keiseian played a significant role in enhancing my overall experience of visiting Magome-juku. This beautiful town is known for its historical charm, and the restaurant perfectly complemented the ambiance with its traditional yet welcoming atmosphere. The attentive staff and their warm service added an extra layer of enjoyment to my visit. As a pleasant surprise, once I finished my soba, I was served soba-yu, a traditional Japanese drink made from the water used to boil the soba noodles. It was a unique experience for me, and I truly appreciated the opportunity to try something new and immerse myself in the local customs. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Keiseian for the fantastic food and the memorable experience they provided. If I have the chance to visit this beautiful town again in the future, I will undoubtedly make it a point to return to this remarkable establishment. I highly recommend Keiseian to anyone seeking a delightful culinary adventure and an authentic taste of Magome-juku.

Great authentic soba place ran by grandpa and grandma. I salute their hardwork. They dont have english menu tho. We tried 1. Plain soba w/ dipping sauce 2. Soba in mackarel soup 3. Soba with veggie soup 4. Soba in slimy grated yum And all is taste good

Second lunch. Second fuel up before we continue the journey. Would stop here again for the soba.

The vegetable soba was rich with different kinds of mushrooms. The noodles are made from buckwheat. Some thought they were much better than any other noodles tasted in Japan, personally I found them unique but but not as tasteful. The restaurant was very comfortable with heavy wooden tables and the owners were very nice.

Friendly staffs with good advice for delicious dishes of signature cuisine. Parking is available for free of charge. We were there around 2 pm, no need to make reservation.

Very attentive staff , very good English . English menu provided. Everything is tip top ! Service , food etc .

Nice food and friendly waiter.

Excellent Japanese restaurant. It's a little expensive but the taste is really great.

It’s a lovely clean place lots of variety with food and drinks. Very helpful staff.

Not much Gluten free options but everything else was great !

(Translated by Google) On the way to my accommodation, I found a vertical sign for the restaurant Sagami at an intersection and went in at 7pm. It is located on the corner of the intersection and has a parking lot that can accommodate 35 cars. The restaurant is very spacious and has two types of private rooms, partitioned table seats, and tatami seating. There are about 150 items on the menu at any given time, so it's hard to decide what to order. I ordered a set of warm gomoku kishimen noodles, three pieces of sushi, and tsuke kishimen noodles and seven pieces of sushi. Even though it's a chain restaurant, the staff brought it to me instead of a serving robot. It even came with chawanmushi, so it was a great deal. It's been a while since I've had kishimen noodles, and they were very delicious, and the sushi was filling with large sushi toppings. Gifu Prefecture is a landlocked prefecture, but the fish was delicious. (Original) 宿泊先へ向う途中の交差点で御食事処　サガミの縦看板を見つけ19時にお店に入りました。交差点の角にあり駐車場は35台停められます。店内はとても広く個室が2種類ありテーブル席は仕切りがあり､座敷席もありました。メニューの数は常時約150アイテムあり何を頼んでよいやらとても迷います。温かい五目きしめん　お寿司3個　つけきしめんとお寿司7個のセットを注文。チェーン店なのに配膳ロボットでは無くスタッフさんが運んでくれました。茶碗蒸しまで付いて折り、お得感一杯です。久しぶりの　きしめんはとても美味しく、お寿司は寿司ネタの大きい事、食べ応えありました。岐阜県と言えば海無し県ですがお魚が美味しかったです。